Scutiger pes-caprae
CR

Scutiger pes-caprae

Local name: Polypore pied-de-chèvre

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Scutiger pes-caprae faces severe threats from habitat degradation and climate change affecting its high-altitude breeding sites. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized habitat requirements and limited distribution range in mountainous regions of Asia.

Threat summary

Habitat

High-altitude streams, alpine lakes, and rocky mountain environments typically above 3,000 meters elevation in the Himalayan and adjacent mountain ranges. The species requires clean, cold water bodies with rocky substrates for breeding and development.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Polypore pied-de-chèvre classified as Critically Endangered?
Polypore pied-de-chèvre is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Scutiger pes-caprae faces severe threats from habitat degradation and climate change affecting its high-altitude breeding sites. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized habitat requirements and limited distribution range in mountainous regions of Asia.
Where does Polypore pied-de-chèvre live?
Polypore pied-de-chèvre occurs in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada, and China (plus 17 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polypore pied-de-chèvre?
The main threats to Polypore pied-de-chèvre are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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